CC - 1966 - 28 - Commending David E. Rapp• RESOLUTION NO. 66-28 4P
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING
DAVID E. RAPP
WHEREAS, on April 25, 1966, Mary Helen Hernandez,
a seven year old girl fell down a stormdrain into the
Alhambra wash and was carried headlong by the swift current
for a number of blocks; and
WHEREAS, the swiftness of the water and its depth
made it impossible for this young girl to save herself;
and
WHEREAS, at that time David E. Rapp was playing
golf at the Whittier Narrows Golf Course when he heard the
screams of this young, frightened child; and
WHEREAS, David E. Rapp fearing for this child's
safety immediately left the golf course, ran along the wash
and concerned only with the safety and welfare of this
child did plunge into the wash; and
WHEREAS, the combined efforts of David E. Rapp and
Marshall Lewis in reaching this child and pushing her to
safety were responsible for this child being saved; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is extremely proud
of the efforts of David E. Rapp and grateful on behalf of
the City for his heroic efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of Rosemead does publicly commend
David E. Rapp for responding immediately to the plight of
Mary Helen Hernandez and for assisting in saving this child.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this
Resolution shall be presented to David E. Rapp and made a
permanent record of the minutes of this City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of
May, 1966.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk